Chair Flip: Videos & Practice Problems

True or False. The correct number label is used to show that the chair conformation on the right is the flipped chair of the chair conformation on the left, assuming that the viewing angle of the chair conformation does not change.

For the following chair conformation, draw the flipped chair conformation by placing the substituents in their appropriate positions. (Note that only the axial and equatorial positions change, but the carbon to which the substituent is attached remains the same.)

Identify the error in the flipped chair conformation on the right considering the original chair conformation shown on the left. Note that the viewing angle does not change in this comparison.

For the chair on the left, place the substituents on the flipped chair. Note: The carbon to which the substituent is attached does not change but the axial/equatorial designation changes.

For the chair on the left, attach the substituents on the flipped chair. Note: The carbon to which the substituent is attached does not change but the axial/equatorial designation changes.

Identify whether each of the given structures belongs to the same compound or a different one.

Draw the conformation that results when a chair-chair interconversion is done on each ring of the conformation of a cis-decalin derivative shown here.

Which of the following statements about drawing chair conformations is true?

When examining the distance between substituents in a chair conformation, which arrangement would indicate the greatest distance?

Why is cis/trans orientation important when comparing chair conformations?

Given a chair conformation with asymmetrical substituents, what is the process to identify its conformer?

If two chair conformations have the same substituents but different equatorial positions, what are they considered to be?

Which method assists in verifying the equivalency of chair conformations?

When comparing complex chair conformations, which analytical approach is most effective?

Why is equatorial preference crucial in asymmetric chair conformations?

How does molecular geometry aid in interpreting chair conformations?

Which of the following is a key element to ensure equivalency in chair conformations?

When comparing chair conformations, why is equatorial preference considered a critical factor?

In a chair conformation, substituents are located at 1 and 3 positions. What is the implication of this arrangement?

How does the cis/trans orientation affect the equivalency of chair conformations?